Fountain of Youth Discovery Park

Type: Historic Sites, Sightseeing

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Best Attractions & Activities: This is the site of the ancient Indian village of Seloy, but popular legend says Ponce de Leon arrived here in 1513 in search of magical waters that could keep him young and vigorous. While the story... Read More

Best Attractions & Activities: This is the site of the ancient Indian village of Seloy, but popular legend says Ponce de Leon arrived here in 1513 in search of magical waters that could keep him young and vigorous. While the story may be a myth, it's still fun to drink from the fountain at this garden-like park hoping for a miracle. Beyond the fountain, you can walk around the pretty grounds and learn about the first Indian inhabitants and see colonial re-enactors build camps and fire muskets. The peacocks that roam here add to the exotic air of the place. It is also a popular spot for outdoor weddings or to pop the question.

Sightseeing: Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon heard from natives about a beautiful island of Bimini and set out to find it and possibly also a fountain that would yield eternal youth to those who drank from it. The... Read More

Sightseeing: Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon heard from natives about a beautiful island of Bimini and set out to find it and possibly also a fountain that would yield eternal youth to those who drank from it. The Fountain of Youth Discovery Park marks the spot where the Spanish explorers including de Leon came ashore. Archaeological discoveries at the site include a springhouse, landmark cross, saltcellar and artifacts remaining from an Indian village. Period reenactments, a large gift shop and planetarium also occupy the 15-acre area that memorializes the natives and explorers who occupied the land so many years ago.